S08E14 · EP 184
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17 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdownPhoebe catches Monica getting a massage from a professional, feeling hurt and excluded.
00:07–02:07misunderstanding · petty_grievance
2 ▸ 02:07Joey dreams Rachel gives birth to a baby who turns out to be Ross, criticizing him.
02:07–02:50coincidence · humiliationRachel feels the baby kick for the first time and lets Joey feel it.
02:50–03:47coincidence
4 ▸ 03:47Chandler and Monica receive an ugly punch bowl from Bob and Faye Bing and Chandler tries to put it in a locked closet.
03:47–05:01secret_exposed · avoidancePhoebe pleads with Monica to let her give a massage, comparing it to sharing passions.
05:01–06:24petty_grievance · dealRoss is disappointed he missed the baby's first kick and gives Rachel his pager number.
06:24–07:23obsessionMonica enjoys Phoebe's massage so much she makes loud sex noises, disturbing Phoebe.
07:23–08:30social_rule_violation · misunderstanding
8 ▸ 08:30Chandler and Joey try to break into Monica's locked closet, speculating about its contents.
08:30–09:35investigation · secret_exposed
9 ▸ 09:35Rachel experiences Braxton Hicks contractions and Joey calms her down and takes her to the hospital.
09:35–10:17coincidence
10 ▸ 10:17At the hospital, the doctor assumes Joey is the father, making Ross feel left out.
10:17–12:17misunderstanding · humiliation
11 ▸ 12:17Joey tells Chandler about his crush on Rachel and how it makes him feel guilty.
12:17–13:54confession · secret_exposedPhoebe tells Monica her massage noises are sexual and offers to work through it.
13:54–15:23confession · social_rule_violationRoss brings Rachel a tuna sandwich with pickles, not knowing pickles make her sick.
15:23–16:25misunderstanding · humiliationJoey suggests Rachel move in with Ross to make him feel more involved.
16:25–18:36deal
15 ▸ 18:36Chandler breaks into the locked closet and discovers Monica's hidden mess.
18:36–19:39secret_exposed · humiliationJoey pretends to be fine but admits he's lonely and asks Chandler for a hug.
19:39–21:50confessionPhoebe gives Monica a massage but makes it uncomfortable by acting like she enjoys the noises.
21:50–21:54scheme · social_rule_violationSame DNA
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Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2002-01-31
- Overall
- #184
- Writers
- Brian Buckner & Sebastian Jones
- Director
- Kevin S. Bright
- Viewers
- 28.64M (US)
- Pace
- 114 words/min · 115 questions